The Associated Press

Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking ...

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities. View on euronews ...
AOL

Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots

Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches are poised for a significant change. The familiar sounds of samba music, the readily available caipirinha cocktails, and the sprawling beach chairs may soon become less ...
WRAL

Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more ...